LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1998, Page 282

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182 THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS

3-95
To Encourage Resumption of Discussions with RIM

Background Information

During 1991 and 1992 the President of the Synod facilitated
three discussions between Synod and RIM representatives “with a
view toward a God-pleasing resolution of differences” (1989 con-
vention Res. 3-15). These discussions resulted in considerable
progress toward this goal, which was reported in detail to the 1992
convention with the recommendation that further discussions be
held to seek resolution of remaining issues. Since 1992 RIM has
repeatedly been asking President Barry to resume these discus-
sions.

Finally in 1996 plans were underway to resume this important
task. President Barry and RIM appointed participants whose names
appeared in an official announcement in the Reporter. Then some-
one pointed out to President Barry that Dr. Ted Jungkuntz, one of
the RIM representatives. was no longer on Synod’s clergy roster.
Even though Dr. Jungkuntz was a full participant in the previous
discussions and was in the participant list in the aforementioned
Reporter announcement, President Barry insisted that Dr.
Jungkuntz could not be a participant in the resumed discussions
since he was no longer a member of Synod.

RIM then suggested to President Barry that Dr. Jungkuntz be
permitted to attend the resumed discussions but only as an “advi-
sor” to the RIM team with RIM even picking up his costs. Presi-
dent Barry declined this suggestion. RIM then postponed the
planned resumption of these talks until all attempts to have Dr.
Jungkuntz’s clergy status restored are exhausted since RIM be-
lieves his “Confessions expertise” is invaluable toward accom-
plishing the desired results of these talks and that he was removed
from the clergy roster illegally. (See overture “To Restore Dr. Ted
Jungkuntz’s CRM Status” elsewhere in the 1998 Convention Work-
book.)

Therefore we submit the following overture to the 1998 con-
vention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod:

Wuereas, Both President Barry and RIM desire a resumption
of the discussions between the Synod and RIM representatives: and

Wuereas, Dr. Ted Jungkuntz provided much theological ex-
pertise in the previous discussions and would be an asset for a res-
olution of remaining issues: therefore be it

Resolved, That the President of the Synod involve Dr. Ted
Jungkuntz in future discussions between the Synod and RIM. and
be it further

Resolved. That these discussions be resumed at a time as de-
cided by Synod’s President in consultation with RIM.

Nazareth, Buffalo, NY; Holy Cross, Bordentown, NJ;
Trinity, Walden, NY; East Bethlehem, Detroit, Ml; Faith,
Geneva, IL; Bethlehem, Nekoosa, WI; Grace,
Streamwood, IL; Oak Road, Lilburn, GA; St. James,
Marion, IN; Faith, Sugar Land. TX; Zion, Holland, MI;
Grace, Huntsville, AL; Resurrection. Charlotte, NC

3-96

To Encourage Resumption of Discussions
with RIM

WHEREAS, It would be helpful for the church if both President
Barry and RIM resume discussions between Synod and RIM rep-
resentatives; and

WHEREAS. Dr. Ted Jungkuntz provided much theological ex-
pertise in the previous discussions and would be an asset for a res-
olution of remaining issues; therefore be it

Resolved, That the President of Synod involve Dr. Ted
Jungkuntz in future discussions between Synod and RIM; and be it
further

Resolved, That these discussions be resumed at a time as de-
cided by Synod’s President in consultation with RIM.

Gloria Dei

Houston, TX

3-97

To Reject Renewal in Missouri

Wuereas, Renewal in Missouri, consisting primarily of pastors
of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), seeks to make
the charismatic movement acceptable to the LCMS; and

WnerEAS, The CTCR has found Renewal in Missouri to be at
odds with the doctrinal position of the LCMS: and

WHEREAS, Renewal in Missouri has repeatedly been admon-
ished by the LCMS; and

WHEREAS, The continued affiliation of LCMS pastors with Re-
newal in Missouri risks an offense to the confession of the church,
which teaches, “... we should and must constantly maintain that
God will not deal with us except through His external Word and
Sacrament. Whatever is attributed to the Spirit apart from such
Word and Sacrament is of the Devil” (SA III, VIII 10); therefore be
it

Resolved, That pastors who will not sever their ties to Renewal
in Missouri by December 31, 1998, and send written notice of such
action to their District President and the synodical President, be de-
clared unrepentant false teachers; and be it further

Resolved, That the District Presidents be required to carry out
their obligation to remove unrepentant false teachers from the ros-
ter of Synod.

Our Redeemer, Forsyth, IL; Bethany, Fort Wayne, IN

3-98

To Affirm Support for RIM
WHEREAS, The Scriptures tell us to seek spiritual gifts (1 Cor.
14:1); and
WHEREAS, These gifts are part of the inheritance that all Chris-
tians can use and enjoy for the common good (1 Cor. 12-14); and

WuereEas, The Lutheran Confessions have a strong doctrine of
the Holy Spirit; and
Wuereas, Luther and the Lutheran Confessions allow for the
expression of spiritual gifts; and
WHEREAS, The Constitution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod gives as reason for the forming of a synodical union, that
“Our Lord’s will that the diversities of gifts should be for the com-
mon profit” (1 Cor. 12:4-31); and
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never
officially accepted a dispensational theology; and
WHEREAS, Renewal in Missouri has been used by God to revive
people in their faith and reintroduce them to spiritual gifts; and
WHEREAS, RIM has shown in its response to the CTCR docu-
ments on Charismatic Renewal that RIM is in agreement with the
LCMS; therefore be it
Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con-
vention affirm its support for RIM and the work it carries on for
ongoing spiritual renewal in our church body and thus allow ortho-
doxy and spiritual renewal to have a positive leavening effect on
each other.
St. John
Glendale, NY